PC Regulatory Affairs UK GDC Assistant Manager

Unilever; Bebington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking a Regulatory Affairs UK GDC Assistant Manager to provide regulatory guidance for innovation projects in Personal Care. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in a European FMCG environment. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and requires strong knowledge of cosmetic legislation. Flexible working options may be available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace culture

Diversity considerations in hiring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in a European FMCG environment.
• Experience in product development or regulatory affairs.
• Proven record of working collaboratively at the interface of regulatory affairs and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Supports innovation programs and activities for UK GDC.
• Provides regulatory guidance for deodorants and skin-cleansing projects.
• Maintains expert knowledge of regulations affecting Personal Care products.

Skills

Regulatory Expertise

Innovation & Claims Support

Digital Tool Proficiency

Packaging Regulation Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Minimum BSc in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

PC Regulatory Affairs UK GDC Assistant Manager Function: Research & Development - Regulatory Affairs Work Level: WL1RH4 Reports to: Selina Musalia, Personal Care, Regulatory Affairs UK Global Design Center lead. Scope: Personal Care UK Global Design Center, Innovation Support Location: Port Sunlight UK Terms & Conditions: Full time

What your main responsibilities will be

• Supports innovation programs and activities for projects originating from the UK GDC with timely regulatory input.
• Delivers day-to-day regulatory guidance and operational inputs to the relevant PC innovation programs for deodorants and skin-cleansing projects, ensuring on time, in full regulatory assessments.
• Maintains expert knowledge of regulations governing Personal Care products; follows regulatory developments impacting personal care and collaborates with BU RA Leads to assess challenges and opportunities.
• Contributes to identify and shape advocacy plans as necessary.
• Maintains an up-to-date overview of the UK GDC R&D innovation program.
• Facilitates the drafting, shaping and maintenance of the regulatory strategies for relevant projects.
• Advocates for regulatory governance within the UK GDC team, embedding the regulatory assessment process.
• Provides support on issue management and de-risking activities for UK GDC led projects in collaboration with the PC Issues Management Team and other GDC.
• Develops knowledge to become an expert on regulatory developments impacting PC packaging programs for the UK GDC; collaborates with External Affairs to feed developments into packaging projects and communicates advocacy needs to the external affairs team.
• Provides expertise to support local and project teams in responding effectively to questions in the packaging regulatory space.
• Acts as the PC point of contact for Fragrance team members; keeps abreast of SERS fragrance team activities and informs RA members of new developments.

Qualifications & Experience

• a. Minimum BSc in a relevant subject (Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Product Science/Technology, Regulatory Affairs)
• b. Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in a European FMCG environment
• c. Experience in product development or regulatory affairs
• d. Experience working with cosmetics
• e. Proven record of working collaboratively at the interface of regulatory affairs, external affairs, SERS and R&D

Technical Skills

1. Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of cosmetic legislation including UK, EU, US, LATAM regulations, ingredient restrictions, claims substantiation, and packaging compliance.
2. Innovation & Claims Support: Skilled in conducting claims risk assessments and supporting the development of claims guardrails.
3. Digital Tool Proficiency: Quick digital tools adoption and advocate for digitization.
4. Packaging: Familiarity with packaging regulations.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to develop strong working relationships with other R&D functions.
6. Excellent technical communication skills demonstrating ability to convey complex regulatory scenarios to stakeholders.
7. Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and persistence and hands-on approach to delivering results.

Leadership Requirements

1. Results Orientation: Demonstrates ownership and accountability for delivering timely, high-quality regulatory input.
2. Energized by achieving tangible outcomes and continuously seeks process improvements.
3. Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates regulatory challenges and identifies de-risking opportunities early in the innovation process; uses evidence and data to propose practical, compliant solutions.
4. Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships across functions and geographies; acts as a connector between global, regional, and local regulatory teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
5. Digital Advocacy: Champions the use of digital tools to streamline regulatory workflows; contributes to tool improvement initiatives and supports issue resolution.
6. External Orientation: Keeps abreast of evolving EU/UK regulations and industry trends; contributes to advocacy efforts and represents regulatory interests in cross-functional forums.

Unilever Leadership Behaviours

Stay three steps ahead; Focus on what counts; Deliver with excellence; Care deeply.

Notes

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Kyron Dias on [e-mail]

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce, giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

Relocation

Relocation to the UK: If you are applying from outside the UK and successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer; relocation costs must be self-funded with potential to reclaim some pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have questions.